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prolapse
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Also known as prolaps

In medicine, prolapse is a condition in which organs fall down or slip out of place. It is used for organs protruding through the vagina, rectum, or for the misalignment of the valves of the heart. A spinal disc herniation is also sometimes called "disc prolapse". Prolapse means "to fall out of place", from the Latin '''' meaning "to fall out".

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Pelvic prolapses
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C36173
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  • Humans
  • Heart valve prolapse
  • Rectal prolapse
  • Female genital prolapse
  • Pelvic floor prolapse
  • Umbilical cord prolapse
  • Other species
  • Reptiles
  • Birds
  • Cattle
  • Sheep
  • Pigs
  • Horses and mules
  • References
  • External links

In medicine, prolapse is a condition in which organs fall down or slip out of place. It is used for organs protruding through the vagina, rectum, or for the misalignment of the valves of the heart. A spinal disc herniation is also sometimes called "disc prolapse". Prolapse means "to fall out of place", from the Latin '' meaning "to fall out".

Relating to the uterus, prolapse condition results in an inferior extension of the organ into the vagina, caused by weakened pelvic muscles.

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